wrap de pollo
/ˈrap de ˈpoʝo/word by word
The English phrase "chicken wrap" is translated into Spanish as wrap de pollo.
A wrap de pollo refers to a tortilla or flatbread rolled around a filling of cooked chicken and other ingredients. If you wish to order one with additional vegetables, you can say con extra verduras.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈrap de ˈpoʝo/
Did you know?
- In many Latin American regions, your wrap de pollo might arrive with a side of fried plantains instead of the fries or salad you might expect in the US.
- The Spanish word pollo descends from the Latin pullus, which was a general term for any 'young animal' before it specifically meant chicken.
- The term wrap is used as an unadapted borrowing, which means it retains its original English spelling instead of being modified to follow Spanish spelling rules.
Examples in context
- ¿Tienen una deliciosa tortilla de pollo en su menú?Do you have a delicious chicken wrap on your menu?
- Quiero un wrap de pollo, por favor.I want a chicken wrap, please.
- El wrap de pollo está muy rico.The chicken wrap is very tasty.
- ¿Tienes un wrap de pollo en el menú?Do you have a chicken wrap on the menu?
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are ordering lunch at a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Qué vas a pedir, María?What are you going to order, María?
- MaríaVoy a pedir un wrap de pollo.I am going to order a chicken wrap.
- AlejandroPerfecto, yo también quiero un wrap de pollo.Perfect, I want a chicken wrap too.
- María¡Qué buena idea!What a great idea!
